Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at SFO?
San Francisco International — San Francisco
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Risky — 21% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at SFO gives you about a 21% chance of missing your connection.
21%
Miss Rate
76%
On-Time Rate
69m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at SFO
A 60-minute connection at SFO is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 21% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 133 minutes.
·Airport reliability: SFO has a 76% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at SFO, the average delay is 69 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at SFO typically sit on the runway for 21 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at SFO
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
Terminal Transfers at SFO
How to transfer: AirTrain connects all terminals; Terminals 1-3 have airside connectors
Transfer time: 5-15 minutes between terminals depending on route
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Connections between the International Terminal and domestic terminals may require re-screening. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected airside via walkways.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 133+ minute layovers at SFO
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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